Strange how a patch of ground can look really flat. ...until you pitch your tent on it, then it becomes like a ski slope! Well done, great video.

That was awesome - so glad this was suggested for me to watch. I remember my first wild camp and the feelings. I too had a grin that didn't leave me for hours. Awesome content and well done on your first wild camp.

@AlanHill

3 жыл бұрын

When I saw the sunrise I was hoping she had a camera with her to capture it!

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlanHill sadly not! Just my iPhone. The DJI Osmo doesn’t do the light justice in the slightest!

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nigel 😊

@sjwarialaw8155

2 жыл бұрын

I was so tired on my first wild camp adventure that I didn't even had time to be worried, I just got inside the sleeping bag and in less than 10 seconds I fell asleep, and then I never really worried anymore about being alone in the dark in the middle of nowhere. In fact I liked it so much this year I went on a 3 month wild camp journey, arrived home a week ago.

Well done for taking yourself out of your comfort zone Grace. I guarantee that you are perfectly safe when wild camping in the UK. There's nothing scary out there. The only threat comes from the weather, especially the wind and that's where having the best gear pays for itself but you will learn that over time. Just a small tip about choosing a flat enough spot to pitch which was taught to me many years ago: It sounds simplistic but it works. When you think you've found the right spot take your pack off and lie down on the grass in different positions. You will know instantly if any slight slope is tolerable. Keep up the adventures and embrace being out of your comfort zone. That's when you're most alive.

@douglasfreeman3229

Жыл бұрын

I started by buying really good gear. Glad I did. We've been caught out by bad weather twice wild-camping on Dartmoor and had to pitch very quickly because visibility just disappeared. I figured buying good equipment would be cheaper than constantly upgrading everything. Your tip about lying on the ground is a good one. We do this, but we lay the groundsheet down first to avoid getting muddy and wet when we test for flatness. Wild-camping is a wonderful adventure. Tiring, but very rewarding.

@lukebohemian

Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Brilliant video, thanks for posting.

In the past, I’ve spent a few nights sliding around in my tent. However, I now take with me a small amount of IKEA rubber matting that you normally put under a rug on a hard floor. It comes in a roll and it’s cheap and lightweight and you can cut it to size so that it goes between your inflatable mat and the tent floor. You only need a piece a bit shorter than your back length. No more waking up with your face pressed against the side of the tent or with your feet sticking out of the bottom.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Haha love it - great shout!

Well done. Looked an amazing spot, glad you were happy

absolutely beautiful.... Thank you for sharing such an amazing journey...

Such a great video. Really makes me want to do it myself! Also that sun was incredible!

This is amazing! I'm currently 16 years old and about 2 weeks ago i finished my 2nd solo bicycle trip from Holland to France! Didn't do any wild camping though, seems really cool to try!

@morgangerma5376

2 жыл бұрын

Bravo 🇨🇵

@founderofself

2 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing

I really enjoyed the view of Snowdonia and the quality of the content! Would be nice to see longer videos . All the best , take care and be safe!

Wow, amazing trip, thanks for sharing your experience!

Beautiful, the scenery too! Love to see people getting out & enjoying nature, looks like a wonderful place glad you enjoyed the wilderness I find it the most peaceful place in the world

What a lovely , positive person. So good to see you so happy on your first wild camp. Here’s to many more. This video has made so many of us smile , thank you !

Just had this suggested to me and so glad it was! Good on you! The first step is always the hardest one, and gong somewhere you know was a wise choice. 😊 This video made me happy! Cheers from Norway, atb

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much 😊

Thanks for taking the effort making these amazing shots! Lovely video and looked like a very peaceful hike:)

Lovely video, thanks for the information on your kit, very helpful!

Wow, just wow. Makes me wanna grab a tent and leave everything behind. Fantastic work

@outbackdreamer6445

2 жыл бұрын

You should do it :-)

Great video. I've not visited Wales yet, but the views you showed in this have really compelled me. I've been obsessed with getting to Sweden or Canada to adventure, but there are evidently some amazing places a lot closer to home.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

So worth visiting the beautiful places here until we can get abroad…

Such a beautiful creation Grace, it was an absolute pleasure to watch. I’m so glad I discovered your channel, have subscribed 😊.

An excellent video and well done to you for taking on the challenge . Many thanks for sharing your tips and experience as i'm inspired to give this a try .

The wine addition to this kit is iconic 😍 I absolutely loved this video! You've definitely inspired me to try and do this one day so thank you for the awesome video, can't wait to watch more ❤️

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Wine is a must have! So glad you liked it 😊

Absolutely well done. I remember my first solo wild camp many many years ago and had the same apprehension. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and what a great pitch, apart from the slope. I hope you have many more happy wild camps.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

Brilliant video really enjoyed it, for me it had just the right amount of everything, views, advice, equipment.. well-done looking forward to many more.

Great work and great to watch!

Brave thing to do (especially for the first time). Well done :) Y Garn is a special mountain.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it's a special one for me too.

You're a great storyteller! Snowdonia is on my bucket list now!

Beautifully made video Grace, so unpretentious and truly inspiring. Glad you enjoyed the adventure.

That was a stunning video, those views ⚡ The colours on the sunset were incredible, enjoyed that 👍🏼

Great video. Well done on your first solo wild camp. I'm a bloke who knows how to look after himself and I still felt a bit apprehensive for my first couple of solo wild camps. I think that it's just human nature.

Just about to start wild camping, this was a great inspiration!

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

So glad!

What a beautiful view to wake up to! Really glad this popped up on my recommendations, You've earned a new subscriber!

Inspiring. Keep it up and safe travels!

Grace, well done on completing your first solo wildcamp. Always the hardest to do but once completed it’s a great feeling and things are never as bad as you think. That smile the next morning said it all. I don’t think this will be your last solo effort. ATB Andy

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Andy! 😊

Brilliant. Really enjoyed that and well done on smashing your first solo wild camp. Keep up the great work and stay safe 🙂

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alan!

Well that was a well put together video with lovely music. Great experience. Thanks.

Dig this video so much! Was so happy you had a banging time and makes me want to do it the next possible opportunity 😂

KZread suggested this to me on the homepage and I'm so pleased it did. Fantastic video - astonishing that you only have 1.5k subscribers! I was in Snowdonia last week and hiked Devil's Kitchen - exhausting with just a day pack so goodness knows how you managed it! I headed up onto the Glyders however. Nice to see some of the same spots and re-live it a little! ❤️

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 so glad you liked it.

You have just encouraged me to try my first wild camp on a mountain. I have always got nervous thinking the worst could happen. Great video!

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ah I’m so glad! Go for it - I’d recommend checking for good weather as that’ll make it more enjoyable and just pick a spot you feel safe in 😊 enjoy!

@garymartin557

3 жыл бұрын

do not think what is the worst thing that could happen, think this could be a wonderful thing to do, and to which many people will not ever see or do.

Nice one, thanks for the content and wishing you many more happy adventures.

It’s videos like this that remind me how much I love my country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Glad you enjoyed, great video 👍

Awe is good for us Grace. We can definitely see that in your smile. You chose a decent setup there. If only you had a non slide sleeping mat. Ha ha. Wonderful spot and views. Good going. Mark

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark 😊

@WyeExplorer

3 жыл бұрын

@@GracesAdventures A pleasure. All the best with other solo camps.

I've been planning a solo trip to Snowdonia for a while now but can't get over the fact that I'll be sleeping alone in a tent and now you just inspired to go ahead with it! (Subscribed)

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Eeep I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

@MagathaBagatha

2 жыл бұрын

@@GracesAdventures www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/plan,-discover,-protect/wild-camping

Thanks so much for uploading this awesome top notch video! 👌 Good on you going for it and thanks in particular for the kit talk-through :-) 😀 Looks like you had a great time and I'm glad you did x

Been thinking 💭 about doing this myself for a while now, and watching this video has truly inspired me. Thank you so much.

Loved this one!! Well done on your first solo wild camp! You’re amazing!! 🌟 xxx

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tash ❤️

Great video 🙌🏻 Those views and that sunrise!!! I was so anxious on my first solo wild camp last year too but all was good!!! We need to do these things to make ourselves grow and become stronger 💪🏻 Looking forward to the next video 😊

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s good to do it and have a good experience with it to clear away any fear or anxiety! Thank you 😊

Excellent thoroughly enjoyed this and you could tell by your smile that you did too, thanks for sharing

Thank you Grace! Very nicely done - great inspiration for getting out and doing the same!

This looked incredible! Super inspiring! Giving me a lot of confidence for my own upcoming adventure to the Lake District!

This was so relaxing to watch, I'm so glad I found your channel and can't wait for more videos ❤️

@KatieRuby

3 жыл бұрын

I love the music in this too! What is it? 😊

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Katie! 😊 glad you liked it. I actually don’t know what music it was just a random track I found which was copyright free!

Great video, pure inspiration 👍

Spectacular scenery, thanks for sharing.. Cheers.

That's amazing, just starting out myself and found this inspirational. Luckily I have my mates to show me the ropes. After watching this I definitely feel inspired to try a solo wild camp 👏🏻

Fair play on your first solo camp, it's a great achievement! As long as you apply common sense, the only real danger comes from lightning or Gale force winds., so watch the Weather forecast carefully!Otherwise you are far safer in a tent on a Mountain than any Town or City centre! Enjoy your adventures!!

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was very lucky with the weather! Thank you.

Inspirational! I loved this. Well done Grace. Marvellous!!

Awesome. Inspiring! Well done you x

When you can, lay on the ground before you pitch your tent and that will tell you how to orient yourself. It will also let you know where the big rocks/roots are that you didn't see or thought wouldn't matter.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good idea and I wouldn’t have NEVER thought of it 😂 thank you!

@GrumpyOldMan70

3 жыл бұрын

@@GracesAdventures I got it from Bicycling Touring Pro and it works

Loved this one. Hopefully I’ll build up the courage to camp solo one day, you’ve defo given me the inspiration! X

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Emma! I hope you do 😊🤞🏻

This video is awesome 👍. Really soothing and calming . Love your content . Keep doing the good work 🙂

Super inspiring to those wanting to solo adventure! Thanks for sharing 😁

Congrats on your first solo. I started back in February and loving it. Still working on reducing the weight of the pack so that I can walk further.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes I need to work on that also

Thanks so much for sharing this very intimate experience of yours! I'll have my first Solo Wild Camp Experience one day this month in Switzerland - and I reckon that I'll feel the same as you did in this video. You inspired and motivated me. Keep up this good work! Will there be a Second Solo Wild Camp in another national park?

Looked and sounded perfect! 😊

Fantastic and Inspiring. Well done Grace and thank you for sharing.

“I don’t want to ever come down” I (and probs everyone else who climbs mountains) can relate to that hahaha, nothing beats just getting away from it all. Unreal views and well filmed, nice one.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely 🙌🏻 and thank you.

Epic Grace, sat and watched this with mini me. She now wants to do Tryfan as we just spoke about it, followed by a wild camp, sunset, sunrise, and a hot chocolate “ I want a Hot Chocolate like her Dad” 😂😂

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Haha awww that’s awesome! Thanks Ben

Great video.. You were truly 'living in the moment'.. There is a real mindfulness quality to your video. Can't wait to see the next one. Keep this up, you'll build a great following. Thanks Jon

Awesome job 😎😎 love your outlook on life, glad you enjoyed it 😊😊 keep em coming.

Nice one good job 👏🏻👏🏻 Definitely better on some flat grass though if you were sliding off your pad haha. Loved the video and amazing views to wake up too, you will have the bug now 😝 Hope you have many more happy camps to come 😃🏕🏕✌🏼 ATB... Chris

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Chris! Haha yep flatter ground next time would be great but it was worth it for the views!!

@theheightoflife

3 жыл бұрын

@@GracesAdventures Yeah the views are 💯% worth it and when you're there thats what matters 🤗😊

Legend, literally been up this all my life and never wild camped. I might have to give it a go.

@Gorotth

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe because wild camping is prohibited in england and wales ? :D

@spaced270

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gorotth do you always do what you're told? :)

@davehunter3369

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gorotth It's a bylaw to stop everyone pitching tents everywhere and turning the entire English countryside into a huge festival.. If you follow certain guidelines, nobody cares. Who the fuck is going to walk up a mountain in the middle of the night to tell you to move?

@rajeeb3500

2 жыл бұрын

@@davehunter3369 do you have experience Dave ? I'm planning my first wild camp but I was worried about permission and maybe getting shot 🤣

Well done - you are inspiring people

Thank you for sharing this very personal experience. I've no doubt they are memories that will never leave you and hope there are many more adventures to come.

Nice little video grace! What a stunning sun set and rise! New sub here! Ash

Maybe for your next trip you might include a first aid kit. Most of the time you won't need it but what if (for whatever reason) you do need it and you don't have it with you. Just a thought.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Always have a safety & provisions kit stored in all my backpacks 👍🏻 have talked about it in a “what to pack” video.

amazing sunrise.. thanks for sharing! Great tips on the sleeping mat & bag too, I've been considering both of those & you helped make up my mind

What an awesome spot for your first wildcamp ,well done mate .great video 2 👌

From one female hiker/adventurer to another, I absolutely adore seeing this kind of content on my YT recs. Subscribed after 3 minutes. May curiosity forever be your guide, mate.

Listen to some “Midland” next time you get a chance, cheers from Texas 🥂

@milenabur1844

2 жыл бұрын

I just checked them out and wow, they make great music! Thanks a lot! :)

Love it, well done Grace x

Well done. Looks amazing.

New follower from me ;) ogwen Valley is amazing! Always my go to location

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for the support! It is - I love it there.

@NORTHERNEXOTICS

3 жыл бұрын

Did you have any issues parking in the free parking layby areas? I had a parking ticket last time. Apparently your not allowed to park overnight there.

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS I actually paid to park in ogwen cottage carpark due to it being closer… so not on this occasion but I’ve parked overnight in the lay-bys several times before and had no issue.

I remember my first trip to Millets.

It's all about the lessons learned. Well done👍🏻

Grace, you are very brave going up there on your own. Really inspiring and enjoyable vid. The scenery is truly amazing. What an experience and adventure. Looks incredible. Well done. Will be looking out for more of your vids. You take good care of yourself.

That flicker of the light and your camera can be fixed by changing the camera from pal to ntsc or vice versa as it’s normally to do with the LED and the frames per second. Next time you have that flicker change that setting it will stop it normally :)

@GracesAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Needed to know this haha

I will never understand why people go in to amazing nature places and play music... seriously just enjoy sound of nature and silence of mountains. Plus you might see and experience some wild life if you quiet enough!

@Jac70

3 жыл бұрын

Music is the greatest achievement of humanity - to experience it on a mountainside in complete solitude enhances the experience even further.

@lukaszrusek

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jac70 🤣

Absolutely stunning 😊

Beautiful video- your photography and editing are excellent! Also really interesting, loved it!

Hats of to you ! Well done.. something I’ve always wanted to do but did have the courage, hopefully soon. You are awesome 👏🏽 👏🏽

Inspiring and wonderful with breathtaking views ☺️ thank you for sharing

Hey - really enjoying these wild camping videos. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more in the future.

Very nice and well done. An absolutely stunning looking location especially that sunset. Anyone who hasn't done something like this is missing a great experience. Solo hiking/camping can teach you so much about yourself.

I feel inspired - thank you for sharing - great video.

Outstanding sunset, so beautiful. Equally the sun rise was amazing

Stunning video, loved the sunrise, really spectacular xx

Great vid, even better scenery with a spectacular sunrise. We can't always have the best pitches but, like you said, we live and learn. Thanks for unpacking for us, we all learn from each other about tried and tested methods and gear. Thanks Grace.

Serene pools sparkling at sunrise, a contented smile, companion throughout the day.

What a really great little video. Well done you, look forward to viewing your other adventures.

Keep doing it! Great job! Cheers from Sweden

Nice one! Looks awesome!!